HID kits

[rowley2k9]

Hi need some help cuz I have no idea what I'm doing i wanna change all my lights to hids/LEDs what kinda do I need for main side fog number plate if anyone could help that would be great thanks I have a Leon fr 170 57 plate

 

[Chris_a_73]

You should only really be getting HIDs for dipped beam. For a white beam, you'll want 5000k or 6000k/8000k for HIDs with a blue tinge.

For main beam, stick with standard halogens (the whitest being Osram Nightbreaker Plus) due to the fact that HIDs need to warm up (5 seconds+) and flashing them (like you would if letting someone out of a junction etc.) would severely shorten the life span.


Side lights, just go for LEDs as they are white with a blue tinge. I'm not sure what the Leon requirements are, but I'm guessing you'll be CAN-BUS error free LEDs (which include a resistor to trick the computer into thinking the LEDs are drawing more power).

Eg: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ERROR-FRE...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e6df7e9e7

Fog lights, probably best going for LEDs, not sure about the fitment though.

Number plate LEDs, something like this, however you'll have to double check the current bulb size in your Leon.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-3-SMD-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c2697d5bd

 

[_LEON_FR_]

Hi guys i fitted hid kit couple o months ago i was wondering ken of any good full beam bulbs that whiter than standard bulbs. And has any fitted hid to fog lights? Cheers

 

[Chris_a_73]

Full beam - Osram Nightbreaker Plus. End of.

 

[_LEON_FR_]

Cheers mate has any1 put hids in fog lights

 

[rowley2k9]

thanks for ur help

 

[Chris_a_73]

Are you changing fogs for a better look, or increased performance (do you live in a very foggy area?)

Personally, I don't see any point changing the fogs from standard as I've only had to use my fog lights 3-4 times in 3 years of ownership. If you're doing it for better appearance, go for LEDs as they're plug & play and much less hassle. HIDs will have ballasts and more wiring, whereas LED fogs are just 1 unit.

Though, I have to admit people who drive around with fog lights on all the time do annoy me..

 

[_LEON_FR_]

Just better look were we get leds from that error free with is stupid canbus wiring?

 

[rowley2k9]

My side lights never worked anymore I could try?

 

[rik_t]

I have 6000k on my Leon (pics on my link below) Is it just a case of buying new HID bulbs if I want 5300k ?

 

[rowley2k9]

Have u got led sidelights?

 

[rik_t]

Yes. They work a treat. All ties in well with my custom DRL's

 

[rowley2k9]

Nice nice dude what side light u got as I've just had some and they didn't work!!

 

[rowley2k9]

Well they fit and everything but I the light come on on my dashboard

 

[rik_t]

I got canbus ones of eBay. This company are round corner from home so worked out well

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CANBUS-LE...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35b0398ef1

 

[rowley2k9]

Cool cheers for the link

 

[rowley2k9]

Hi all
Can someone help me bought some hids 6000k work fine wen I put my lights on some of my radio stations go like they have lost signal any ideas???
Thanks

 

[TarekElsakka]

Hi all
Can someone help me bought some hids 6000k work fine wen I put my lights on some of my radio stations go like they have lost signal any ideas???
Thanks

I have 6000Ks in my dipped beam as well as fog lights and that never happened to me. I must say, though, that the bluetooth quality has been a bit reduced ever since I installed the HIDs. I usually play music through my BlackBerry and sometimes it'd cut in the middle and then resume, sort of like losing a radio channel's signal. I don't know if it has to do with HIDs or just our bad luck.

Are yours 35Ws or 55Ws? And did you get CANBUS ready ones or did you fit decoders or resistors?

 

[rowley2k9]

I have 6000Ks in my dipped beam as well as fog lights and that never happened to me. I must say, though, that the bluetooth quality has been a bit reduced ever since I installed the HIDs. I usually play music through my BlackBerry and sometimes it'd cut in the middle and then resume, sort of like losing a radio channel's signal. I don't know if it has to do with HIDs or just our bad luck.

Are yours 35Ws or 55Ws? And did you get CANBUS ready ones or did you fit decoders or resistors?

i have CANBUS ones not sure if they am 35Ws or 55Ws but these am them

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130693982695?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261034701509?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648 and them are my HIDs

 

[TarekElsakka]

Those are very nice. I don't have aftermarket side lights, just the stock ones. I like the extra slim ballasts thing. Mine are slimmer than most in the market but still bigger than those, which sucks becuse you can still see them on the sides when you open the hood.